Elizabeth Talbot, Duchess of Norfolk facts for kids
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Elizabeth de Mowbray
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| Duchess of Norfolk; Countess of Surrey | |
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| Born | c. December 1442 / January 1443 |
| Died | between 6 November 1506 and 28 June 1507 |
| Noble family | Talbot |
| Spouse(s) | John de Mowbray, 4th Duke of Norfolk |
| Issue | Anne de Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk |
| Father | John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury |
| Mother | Lady Margaret Beauchamp |
Elizabeth de Mowbray, Duchess of Norfolk was an important lady who lived a long time ago. She was born around December 1442 or January 1443. She passed away sometime between November 1506 and June 1507. Her parents were John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and Lady Margaret Beauchamp. Elizabeth became the Duchess of Norfolk when she married.
Elizabeth's Family Background
Elizabeth Talbot was the daughter of John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. Her mother was Lady Margaret Beauchamp. Elizabeth had an older sister named Eleanor Talbot. She also had a brother, John Talbot, 1st Viscount Lisle, who was a nobleman and a soldier. Her grandparents on her mother's side were Richard de Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick and Elizabeth de Berkeley.
Her Marriage and Royal Connections
Elizabeth married John de Mowbray. When her husband became the Duke of Norfolk in 1461, Elizabeth became the Duchess of Norfolk. They had one daughter who lived to inherit important family lands.
- Anne de Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk (born 10 December 1472 – died 1481). Anne married Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York. Richard was a son of Edward IV of England, who was the King of England. Sadly, Anne died when she was only 8 years old.
